Looking for some Washington QTRS!!!!!

[bctkorn-migration]

Ok I think I am done with Ebay. I just purchased a 1937D from this "coin company" pm EBay. It was supposed to be "GEMBU" but when I got it today it appears to me as a slider and possibly been cleaned. Hopefully they will give me my money back.

 

Anyways I am asking if anyone knows where I can find some early dated Washington quarters. I would like to at least get them in MS60. I really want to finish this set and put it away.

 

I need 1940D, 1939S, 1937D & S, 1936D, 1935D & S, and a 1934D.

 

I will worry about the 32 D & S later once I have the others.

So if anyone can help. Please let me know.

 

Thanks

[Bruceswar]

You and me both, I am looking for alot of the same dates you are. I have some doubles, but there is nothing on that list that I have. If you need to upgrade any PM and I will see if I can help you. I am working on a raw set as well, with most of the coins in MS 65 and up... I am down to 9 Dates, but I have my 32 D for now. PM me if you are interested.

[TomB]

Good luck on the set. I have worked on Washington quarters for about a decade, but recently sold most of my raw set to another board member. The 1936-D is the most undervalued coin in that group, even with the recent run on prices, while the 1939-S and 1937-S are in the next tier, in my opinion.

[Bruceswar]

I wonder what board member that would be .....

[James_OldeTowne]

You've practically named the exact list of keys to the set!

 

For an MS-63 and better set (mine is mostly MS-65+, but a couple are MS-64), here are the keys, in order (my opinion) of toughest first:

 

1932-D

1932-S

1936-D

1937-S

1934-D

1935-S

1935-D

1937-D

1939-S

 

Personally, I don't think the 1940-D is in the caliber as those, but it is tough, and in the next tier, along with such luminaries as 1948-D and 1955-D.

 

As far as where to get them, the very best advice I can give you is: PATIENCE. I've worked on my set for 8 years, and still don't have the first four keys. None of my coins was purchased off of eBay - I've been careful to buy them sight-seen. So practically all of my coins have come either from shows, or from auctions, though I've picked up a few through trades with fellow coin collectors.

 

James

[Bruceswar]

You've practically named the exact list of keys to the set!

 

For an MS-63 and better set (mine is mostly MS-65+, but a couple are MS-64), here are the keys, in order (my opinion) of toughest first:

 

1932-D

1932-S

1936-D

1937-S

1934-D

1935-S

1935-D

1937-D

1939-S

 

Personally, I don't think the 1940-D is in the caliber as those, but it is tough, and in the next tier, along with such luminaries as 1948-D and 1955-D.

 

As far as where to get them, the very best advice I can give you is: PATIENCE. I've worked on my set for 8 years, and still don't have the first four keys. None of my coins was purchased off of eBay - I've been careful to buy them sight-seen. So practically all of my coins have come either from shows, or from auctions, though I've picked up a few through trades with fellow coin collectors.

 

James

 

That 55 D and 48 D have been rather hard to come across in my searchings Also don't forget a 42 S in 63 and above is going to be a bit harder

[James_OldeTowne]

I just happened to glance at Heritage, and they have a bunch of quarters on right now, including a couple that you need.

 

Here's the link

 

James

[just carl]

I'm not sure why so many people try places like ebay, Heritage, etc. Possibly there are no coin shows in your area. Maye I'm lucky with all the ones around where I live. There are at least 2 to 3 coin shows a Month around here. Same with flea markets, garage/yard sales, estate sales (NOT estate autions). I've got several Washington Quarter sets full from 32 to present and all in MS something or other. NONE bought over ebay or any other similar aution type place. Over a period of time I hit as many garage/yard and estate sales as possible. The main thing I have found out over many years of doing this is you MUST ASK for coins. Many people have them but will not put them out due to such reasons as they might get stolen or they didn't think they would sell. Many are destined for a bank soon. This is especially true of an estate sale where some dummy of a relative has inherited a house full of STUFF and just wants to get rid of it all. You must ask though. I once found a complete Mercury Dime collection that way in an old Whitman holder. I bought it for $8. They were going to take it apart and take the coins to a bank. Once bought a large jar of pennies at a garage sale for $50. I asked and they went in and brought it out and said make an offer. I saw the bottom was full of Indian Head Cents so I made an offer and they took it. Face value was $33 but coin value was out of this world. You have to ask, ask, ask.

[Coin]

TNFC has a pile of graded quarters up on EBAY right now and I have not had a problem with them. Most of the quarters are from the TPG 'across the street' , but some are from NGC . There are a few with NNC and other TPG holders , but if you are gonna crack them out and stuff'm into a holder , it should not be that hard.

I am in no way connected with that company , just giving a counterpoint that not all companies on ebay are out to get you. There are a lot of members with coins for sale on that venue with items listed in the marketplace section of the board also.

Not trying to insult your intel , just offer an alternative. I'll check to see if I have any that you want in my extra piles that I can send your way Monday afternnoon ...also I'm heading to Atlanta Saturday to peruse the ANA show ...If I find any real cheap I might grab them ...even if you no longer need them by that time (Monday), I can always toss them onto the heap.PM me Monday morning with an updated list and I'll check it .-John